Astor Collegiate Academy vs Ps 121 Throop
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New York, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Astor Collegiate Academy
Bronx · Public high · Grades 9–12
429 students
Ps 121 Throop
Bronx · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
601 students
| Measure | Astor Collegiate Academy Bronx, New York | Ps 121 Throop Bronx, New York |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #669 of 1,079 | #1991 of 2,536 |
| National rank | #3246 of 16,910 | #37238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 429 | 601 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 601 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 83.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 37% |
| city | Bronx | Bronx |
| state | New York | New York |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Astor Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.2 vs 32.0).
- •Astor Collegiate Academy does better on math proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Astor Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •Ps 121 Throop does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.5% vs 84.4%).
- •Astor Collegiate Academy does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.7).
- •Ps 121 Throop is the larger school with 601 students compared with 429.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Astor Collegiate Academy better than Ps 121 Throop?
On the Success Index (US), Astor Collegiate Academy ranks higher (70.2 vs 32.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Astor Collegiate Academy and Ps 121 Throop?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Bronx and Bronx in New York.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Astor Collegiate Academy: 429. Ps 121 Throop: 601. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Astor Collegiate Academy and Ps 121 Throop rank in New York?
Astor Collegiate Academy is 669th of 1,079 and Ps 121 Throop is 1991st of 2,536 among high schools in New York on the 2025 Success Index (US).